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A coalition of Washington housing professionals

It's time housing worked for everyone, including us.

We are property managers, leasing agents, maintenance teams, and housing providers across Washington State fighting for fair processes and safer protections for everyone.

Illustration of an apartment community at night with a lit leasing office

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average cost of an eviction

Industry estimates for a single eviction, before counting damage, vacancy, and staff time.

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months to complete a full eviction

Reported average time to complete a full eviction, leaving staff to manage dangerous situations with no resolution in sight.

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property managers threatened or harassed

Reported being threatened or harassed at the job site, according to industry estimates.

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specific OSHA guidelines

None exist for workplace violence in apartment leasing offices, despite it being a recognized hazard in other frontline fields.

What we fight for

Real voices, in front of the lawmakers who decide.

We organize multifamily owners, property management firms, property managers, leasing agents, maintenance teams, and housing professionals across Washington State to demand fair legal protections. We document stories, build community, and bring real voices to the lawmakers who make decisions that affect us every day.

Our belief

A fair system protects both sides of the front desk.

Those who provide housing deserve a safe workplace. Creating a fair system that protects both residents and staff requires including frontline housing professionals in the conversation and reforming laws that limit effective responses to dangerous situations.

The reality

Frontline staff, without frontline support.

Gaps in mental health support systems are forcing housing providers to address complex resident needs without clinical resources, contributing to rising workplace violence and highlighting the need for systemic reform.

By the numbers

A national workforce, largely invisible to policy.

The U.S. property management and apartment rental industry employs an estimated 800,000 to 1.2 million workers, including roughly 875,000 property management professionals and over a million workers across the broader apartment rental sector.

Industry estimates. Figures vary by industry classification.

Get involved

Three ways to make a difference today.

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Share Your Story

Your experience as an owner, manager, agent, or maintenance professional can change legislation. Tell us what happened.

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Spread the Word

Forward this site to colleagues, owners, and industry groups. Lawmakers listen when the whole community speaks.

Safe communities require safe housing professionals.

Join the movement. Share your story. Advocate for change.